A graduate of Franklin Central School, John served in the Army National Guard. He returned to FCS in 1965 for a 30-year career as Transportation Supervisor. Remember John from where you knew him – family, friendships, work places, community participation, church, manicured property, motorcycling, gas engine hobby, high school basketball team, master mechanic, fishing, snow bird.
Survivors include his wife Kay, daughter Natalee (John) Denard (CT), grandsons Tim Denard (CT), Sam Denard (CT) and Ben Denard (CA), sister Frances Robinson, sisters-in-law Priscilla Cronk and Judy Cronk, and many nieces and nephews. John’s son, Jeffrey John Cronk predeceased him in 1984. His parents, brothers Douglas Cronk and Howard Cronk and brother-in-law Lynn Robinson also predeceased John.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held June 22, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to Ouleout Valley Cemetery Association, PO Box 62, Franklin, NY 13775 or to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.
To send the family an online condolence please visit www.bennettfh.com
Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home.
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